Project Accountant
Sachse • Detroit, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Overview
The Project Accountant is an integral part of the project team and as such will provide financial control and oversight to the project teams and business units. They will apply analytical and collaborative techniques to address financial challenges and opportunities. They will provide innovative ideas as well as the highest level of quality and skills with cost control resources to provide support through accurate and timely reporting and analysis.
Building Trust. Building Partnerships. Building Careers.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners.
In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus:
- Unlimited PTO
- Role-Specific Training + Mentoring
- Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program
- Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities
- Weekly Professional Massages
- Financial Lunch and Learns
We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including:
- Best and Brightest Company to Work For
- Best and Brightest in Wellness
- Top Workplace
- Certified Great Place to Work
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain initial job cost reports, including profit projections, and update them throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop, communicate, and monitor billing schedules and payment status for both internal team members and trade partners.
- Prepare and process AIA invoices for clients, accompanied by required sworn statements.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Collect and process trade partner AIA invoices, sworn statements, supplier waivers, and other necessary documentation.
- Manage client and trade partner change orders while updating job cost reports accordingly.
- Generate over/under variance reports with detailed supporting analysis.
- Actively contribute to change management and forecasting processes.
- Assist in identifying project risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with corporate cost control policies and procedures.
- Perform analytical reviews, validations, and audits to meet internal and external cost control requirements.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives.
- Apply proactive problem-solving techniques to meet team and project requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 3+ years accounting experience
- AIA billing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of construction industry financial practices and forms preferred
- Experience with Vista or similar software preferred
Disclosure
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is strives for inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected group. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting our VP of People, Myra Ebarb, at mebarb@sachse.net from People and Perks with any questions or requests for accommodation.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept non partner agreement agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners, or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $64,000–$79,000 per year (median ~$75,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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